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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.65, 24,179.72 and 10,804.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.65, 24,179.72 and 10,804.59 is: 14,910.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.65 : 24,179.72 = 10,804.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.65/24,179.72 = 10,804.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.65x = 24,179.72 × 10,804.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.65x = 261,251,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,251,906.89/17,521.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,910.23

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